Chapter 717: 712. Just to Annoy Her (Please Subscribe and Vote for Monthly Tickets)

Gu Bo and Zhang Haifang were both silent; they truly did not know what else to say.

Zhang Haifang was even more flustered and exasperated as she pointed at Gu Rui, wanting to speak, but she was interrupted by Zhang Ran once again.

"Don't say foolish things about severing the mother-son relationship; that won't scare anyone. After all, you are both already so old that I doubt even you believe those words yourselves, and it will only reduce the time you have left to spend together, which is already short enough as it is.

Regardless, in three or five years at most, your anger should have faded, and you will still have to reconcile then, so saying such angry words is meaningless." Zhang Ran's tone was very flat.

Zhang Haifang's face flushed red; she had indeed had that thought just now, and having been angered to this point, she could say anything.

But now, hearing Zhang Ran put it this way, she understood that the logic really was just that.

Truly sever the mother-son relationship?

That was impossible!

They only had this one son!

Gu Xinyi had her mouth wide open at this moment, her eyes fixed on Zhang Ran without blinking.

It was her first time seeing her own mother rendered speechless by someone; in the past, when it came to arguing, her mother was someone who would kill gods if they blocked her, and kill Buddhas if they blocked her!

From elderly women in their seventies or eighties down to middle-aged women in their thirties or forties, her mother had never lost an argument.

Once, because of a trivial matter, she even got into an argument with a square-dancing auntie from another residential complex, taking on over thirty people by herself without losing the upper hand!

What Gu Xinyi didn't know was that in the past, Zhang Haifang would use a constant stream of profanity when arguing, using insults to break the other person's mental state before pressing the attack.

It wasn't that she won by reasoning.

But facing Zhang Ran, did she dare to curse?

Don't look at how fierce she sounded just now; if she were really made to point at Zhang Ran's nose and curse, she wouldn't dare even if she were lent ten times the courage.

When it came to reasoning, Zhang Haifang was still no match, and she was left speechless by just a few words from Zhang Ran.

"Alright, stop standing there, go up and sit down; don't keep the bride and groom waiting too long," Zhang Ran urged.

Zhang Haifang didn't know how it happened, but by the time she came to her senses, she was already seated in the two seats of honor.

And Zhang Ran was sitting right beside them.

Previously, Zhang Ran hadn't intended to sit here; after all, he was only the brother-in-law, so it wasn't very appropriate.

But since the other side had come, he thought about it and sat here as well, acting on behalf of Yu Qingwan.

Gu Bo was also silent now; he silently accepted the arrangement.

Because he discovered that even if he wasn't afraid of Zhang Ran, continuing to make a scene would yield absolutely no results.

Just as Zhang Ran said, it wouldn't work this time, and next time they would definitely not be able to find Gu Rui.

Or rather, even if they did find him, with Zhang Ran presiding, they wouldn't even be able to get in; this was the gap in status.

In fact, one could see a little something from this matter: that in the vast majority of families, regarding the relationship between parents and children, the parents are basically in a disadvantaged position.

They cannot bear to say words about severing ties because their time is running out, while the children still have a lot of time and experience ahead of them, and they do not have that much time to wait.

Yu Qingyu's expression remained calm, and she had not interjected at all.

"Sister-in-law, brother-in-law is truly too amazing." Gu Xinyi's large eyes were full of admiration.

Yu Qingyu also said with a proud face: "That's right, my brother-in-law is the most amazing."

At this time, Liu Lu also walked over and said to Yu Qingyu: "Auntie, is there anything here that you need us to do?"

Liu Lu still had a lot of say in these matters.

Yu Qingyu hurriedly said: "No need, you all just sit."

"Mm, if there is anything, please don't be polite; we are family," Liu Lu said.

Yu Qingyu was dazed for a moment, then beamed and smiled: "Yes, I won't be polite with you all; we are family!"

The wedding soon entered its formal proceedings, but because of Zhang Haifang's scene, Zhang Ran's identity was exposed, and at the same time, Yu Qingyu received a lot of attention.

Before, everyone didn't feel much, only knowing that Yu Qingyu was considered a wealthy woman who didn't worry about food or drink, and that her ability in fashion design was also quite good.

But now it was different; she was now the sister-in-law of a world-renowned billionaire, and the relationship was the kind that was quite good.

The implications of this were vastly different.

Gu Rui's mood was somewhat complicated, but it soon calmed down; he loved Yu Qingyu as a person, not for her status.

Perhaps Yu Qingyu's status could be of great help to his career in the future, but regardless, all he loved was Yu Qingyu.

Because of the scene Zhang Haifang made, some parts of the proceedings here had to be skipped, which was something that couldn't be helped.

Very soon, it was time for the toasting segment.

Zhang Ran, Gu Bo, and Zhang Haifang sat in the seats of honor.

Originally, there was no such segment, as neither side had expected that their own family would be able to come, so they hadn't prepared much.

But since they had all come now, arrangements had to be made here as well.

Zhang Haifang looked at the tea Yu Qingyu handed over and took a few deep breaths; she wanted to throw it away, but feeling Zhang Ran's profound gaze beside her, she could only accept it in the end and take a small sip.

Seeing this scene, Gu Rui finally felt truly relieved; as long as the tea was drunk, it was fine.

Gu Rui actually knew his mother's personality; she couldn't let go of her pride.

Moreover, he didn't plan to live with his parents in the future; it would be the same if he went back every year or brought them over when they were old.

By that time, no matter how big the conflict was, it would no longer be a conflict.

Since Zhang Haifang had drunk it, Gu Bo naturally wouldn't be difficult about it, and he also knew that this was actually the best outcome.

Regardless of whether it was Zhang Ran who came today, it was the best outcome, because he understood his son's personality; if things had really turned into a mess, he figured the ones who would regret it in the end would be themselves.

"Brother-in-law, please have some tea." Immediately, Gu Rui and Yu Qingyu offered tea to Zhang Ran.

Zhang Ran took it, drank a sip, and sighed: "I'll say it again, I hope you both do well; if you encounter anything in the future, you must tell me."

After a pause, Zhang Ran continued: "Qingyu, your sister was actually most worried about you back then; although your sister is gone, I am still here, and no matter when, I am your support."

After finishing, he looked at Gu Rui and said: "Gu Rui, Qingyu is indeed much older than you, but her heart is actually very fragile; I hope you can protect her well."

Gu Rui nodded firmly: "I will."

"Mm, I believe you, and don't take to heart those things I said earlier; I was just trying to get a rise out of your mother," Zhang Ran said with a smile at the end.

Hearing this, Gu Rui chuckled.